Prepositional Phrases

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What is a prepositional phrase?

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A group of words that begins with a preposition and ends with a noun or pronoun, showing the relationship between the noun/pronoun and another word in the sentence.

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Identify the preposition in the phrase: 'under the table'.

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under

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What does a preposition do in a sentence?

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It shows the relationship between a noun or pronoun and other words in the sentence.

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Give an example of a prepositional phrase.

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In the park, on the table, with my friends.

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What is the object of the preposition in the phrase: 'with my dog'?

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dog

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Can a prepositional phrase be used as an adjective?

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Yes, it can modify a noun.

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Can a prepositional phrase be used as an adverb?

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Yes, it can modify a verb, adjective, or adverb.

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Identify the prepositional phrase in the sentence: 'The book is on the shelf.'

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on the shelf

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What is the first word in a prepositional phrase?

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A preposition.

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How many prepositional phrases can a sentence have?

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A sentence can have multiple prepositional phrases.